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Y489 UCC

2001 Seat Inca

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,541 mi
Last recorded193,541 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 UCC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 193,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 183,884 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 178,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 159,919 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 159,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 137,959 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 136,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2010 114,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 90,303 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded.

Front number plate slightly cracked but remains secure and legible.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,895 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust guards are corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 82,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear shock absorber dust guards are corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,314 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are split.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 73,314 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are split.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,257 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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Y489 UCC is a 2001 Seat Inca in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y489 UCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y489 UCC registered?

Y489 UCC is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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